Stories from Friday, June 9, 2017

Improvements to public education, providing better access to health care and fostering economic growth represent some of the greatest challenges currently facing communities across the state, according to Idaho's lieutenant governor. During a sit-down interview with the Mountain Home News last month, Brad Little highlighted some of the obstacles affecting these efforts and what work remains to encourage people to remain here...

Local and state law enforcement agencies teamed up last week to educate people in Idaho on the best ways to stay safe as they drive during one of the most dangerous times of year. During the Memorial Day weekend, Idaho entered what Idaho State Police officials called the "100 Deadliest Days of Driving," which continues until the Labor Day weekend each year...

A yearly community event Saturday aims at raising awareness of cancer research while supporting those directly affected by the disease. The 13th Annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Elmore County begins at 11 a.m. that morning with organizers hosting the event in Carl Miller Park...

St. Luke's Elmore Medical Center introduces a new public event on Saturday as it holds its first-ever community family field day. Free and open to the public, the event begins at 9 a.m. with a one-mile fun run and walk at Richard Aguirre Park with people able to register at 8:30 a.m...

Amateur anglers are expected to join seasoned fishermen at Legacy Park on Saturday during a yearly event aimed at introducing people of all ages to the sport. Hosted by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, the free fishing day event remains the one time of the year where people can fish anywhere in the state without a license...

Robert Sumner "Bob" Fackrell passed away at his home in Mountain Home on June 6, 2017. He was 83 years old. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2017, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 8th Street Chapel. Cremation was under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel...